Environmental Certification-Schemes and Timber Purchasinginformation Guide

Environmental Schemes and Timber PurchasingEnvironmental Schemes and Timber Purchasing

Contents

A guide to responsible timber purchasing 3

Environmental Policy 4

James Latham plc guide to Environmental Certification Schemes 5

Verified legal and certified timber and panel products 6

Chain of Custody 7

Buying under Chain of Custody 7

Certification schemes 7

EU Timber Regulation 9

UK Timber Trade Federation’s Responsible Purchasing Policy (RPP) 9

Frequently asked questions 10

Certified timber and panel products 13

A guide to responsible timber purchasing

James Latham plc have been importing timber since 1757, so we like to think we know what we are talking about when it comes to wood. Still a family run business, the Group now operates from 10 strategically placed sites across the UK.

This brochure has been designed to give our customers some valuable information regarding purchasing timber products from well managed forests. In today’s modern world, there is an increasing emphasis on the impact on our environment in all that we do, and purchasing is no different.

As a natural, responsible resource, timber has huge environmental benefits when forests are well managed. In many forested areas of the world replanting far exceeds harvesting, and timber is seen as a crop which needs to be preserved and protected for many future generations. But it is now recognised that responsible forestry must encompass more than this and involve protection of biodiversity, landscaping and watercourse protection and the social benefits that forests bring.

In this guide you will find some questions we are commonly asked, as well as the answers that we provide. Also included is a brief guide to some of the more common certification schemes in operation today, and sets out our timber purchasing policy.

James Latham is committed to sourcing, promoting and supplying timber from legal sources, and wherever possible providing timber which has been certified as responsible. Although at the moment there is not enough certified timber to supply all the demands, every year there is more available, as increasing numbers of countries, Governments and forests owners all over the world recognise the need for legally and responsible sourced wood. James Latham encourages it’s suppliers to work towards providing fully certified products.

For further information on products available from James Latham, a copy of our industry leading product guide or corporate newsletter, The Natural Choice, please contact our marketing department on:Email: marketing@lathams.co.uk or Telephone: 0116 257 3415.

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Environmental policy

James Latham plc performs a risk assessment on all suppliers and seeks the clearest practicable information regarding the sources of raw materials. It recognises that the independent certification of the forests and the process chain is the best means of providing assurance that timber comes from legal and well-managed forests and will purchase certified material wherever possible.

This document sets out James Latham plc’s policy and response to the EU Timber Regulation. It aims to help customers meet the requirements of the Government’s timber procurement policy and that of other environmentally concerned specifiers, and to list the materials that the company stocks that arethird party certified.

The position of timber as the renewable construction material has been overshadowed by concerns about the responsibility of forestry operations. There has been particular concerns about the destruction of forest areas in the tropics for agricultural use, resulting in the loss of natural habitats and damage to local ecosystems. While the introduction of certification schemes, notably by the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) and the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC), has offered consumers a means of ensuring that the material they are using come from responsibly managed forests, these for the most part cover softwood and hardwood from temperate areas which have the infrastructure and

governance to allow relatively easy adoption of the standards required. While there has recently been an increase in certification in tropical areas only 15% of productive forests are certified.

Customers should note that we can provide third party certified legal and third party certified responsible timber across most of our product range. However it is essential that requirements are made clear at the time of order, so that chain of custody conditions can be met.

Lathams have been supporting and encouraging our trading partners in Africa and the Far East, where governance, land ownership, and infrastructure issues make certification of responsible forestry so difficult. A number of our suppliers can provide third party verification of legal logging and trade. FSC certified plywood is now available from Indonesia, Malaysia and China and also FSC certified Sapele and other hardwood from Central West Africa.

Lathams were the first company to sign up to the Timber Trade Federation Responsible Purchasing Policy (RPP). The Company surveys supplying mills, assesses the risk factors surrounding supply and targets our suppliers and us to improve the profile of our purchasing. This process is subject to third party audit.

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Meeting government contract requirements

Timber and timber products must have been legally and sustainably produced. FLEGT-licensed timber is also permitted but is not currently available on the market.

The policy is mandatory for all Central Government Departments, Executive Agencies and Non Departmental Public Bodies. Local Authorities, other public bodies and the private sector are also encouraged to adopt responsible timber procurement policies. The contractor must, before delivering timber or timber products, obtain documentary evidence that the timber is both legal and responsible. The authority can demand to see this evidence for a period up to 6 years after delivery.

The policy is implemented through contract clauses and applies to all timber and wood derived products.

In order to demonstrate that timber is from a legal and responsible source, it is necessary to prove:

That the forest source was legally and sustainably managed. This includes social criteria relating to indigenous forest dwellers and forest workers. The government have produced definitions of what is meant by legal and responsible.

The source of timber. As the policy applies to legality and responsibility in the forest it is necessary to be able to trace the source of timber and products made of wood through various stages from the forest to the final product. This is usually done through an audited system of Chain of Custody.

The Government has set up the Central Point of Expertise on Timber (CPET) to advise on the criteria for meeting the requirements for legal and responsible timber. Category A criteria involves the assessment of the various timber certification schemes and category B criteria sets out the evidence required for timber not covered by one of the approved certification schemes – namely that the source of the timber has been or can be independently verified by an appropriate body as meeting the defined standards for responsible

forest management and there is a robust chain of custody.

CPET has judged that the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC®), the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC), the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) and the Responsible Forestry Initiative (SFI) meet the requirement for legal and responsible timber so long as the minimum content as defined by the scheme is 70%. CSA and SFI are both endorsed under the PEFC process. Timber certified under the new Malaysian Timber Standard (MTCS) endorsed by PEFC will also meet the requirements for responsibility. This is still being implemented in Malaysia. There is still some timber certified against the old MTCC standard (MTCC) but this is not endorsed by PEFC and is classified as ‘legal’ by CPET.

Up to date information on this can be obtained from our website, from our sales staff or the CPET website www.cpet.org.uk.

Other environmentally concerned specifiers are modelling their requirements on the government’s timber procurement policy.

James Latham plc guide to Environmental Certification Schemes

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As the longest established timber business in the UK, we are proud to continue the tradition of holding comprehensive timber stocks of temperate and tropical timber. These include European softwood, British and European hardwoods, hardwoods from West Africa, the Far East and America. We hold the most comprehensive range of wood based panel products in the UK which includes hardwood and softwood plywood, MDF, particleboard, OSB and door blanks. All are purchased in accordance with our environmental purchasing policy. Wherever possible, we buy material certified to one of the recognised schemes.

Each of our sites has developed stock profiles which meet its customers’ needs.

All depots are registered to handle third party certificated timber under the FSC®/PEFC banner. BM TRADA are the independent assessors. James Latham Plc is a signatory to the TTF Responsible Purchasing Policy (RPP).

Our suppliers have their own third party accreditation and unique chain of custody number. James Latham purchases FSC and PEFC materials from its suppliers using a clearly defined, documented system, stating product description and our own chain of custody number.

Supplier paperwork is checked carefully and when goods are received, product is checked and stored separately or clearly marked. All FSC and PEFC products have their own product code to ensure accurate order selection for onward delivery to our customers.

Our customers can only use or sell on products as third party certified material if they have their own third party accredited chain of custody.

Our range of FSC and PEFC Timber and Panel Products has now been supplemented with SGS legally sourced Sapele, MTCC accredited Malaysian Plywood and Hardwood, CSA accredited Softwood and SFI North American Hardwoods

Verified legal and certified timber and panel products

Chain of Custody

Chain of Custody (COC) is a process for tracking certifi ed timber from the tree in the forest, to the processing plant to our depot and to the fi nal customer. It is important that systems are in place at each stage to ensure identifi cation of the material and third party auditing of the supply chain is required to ensure that there is not contamination at any stage.

For the process to work, each company in the supply chain must have their COC system audited against a set method of working and hold a current COC certifi cate. FSC® and PEFC require audits to their own criteria so we have COC certifi cates issued by auditors against both. We also offer COC for other schemes against the TRADATRAK criteria.

It is essential that customers stipulate the certifi cation requirement at time of order so that our invoices conform to our COC requirements.

Certifi cation schemes

FSC The Forest Stewardship Council was founded in 1993 as an independent, not-for-profi t organisation by a coalition of NGO’s, Forest Managers, Timber Traders, Retailers and Representatives of local peoples groups. The aim was to raise the standards of forest management and to create openness in the timber supply chain through an internationally recognised timber certifi cation process.

By 2010 more than 129 million hectares of forest worldwide had been certifi ed to FSC standards in over 79 countries. The world wide sales of FSC labelled products is estimated at over 20 billion US $.

FSC timber is offered with 100% FSC content, or ‘mix’, where the percentage content of FSC material must be stated on contract documents and the balance of content must meet the ‘controlled wood’ standard. Most purchasing policies require a minimum FSC content of 70%.

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There are three methods of establishing claims for FSC® material through the supply chain: transfer claims which involves identifying and segregating FSC material throughout the process: percentage claims where the content of the final product claimed is the mix of certified FSC material to the total; and credit claims where the same percentage of product can be classified as FSC 100% as FSC material went into the supply chain. In the case of percentage and credit claims, the balance of the material must be FSC controlled wood.

FSC controlled wood has been assessed as :- legal, not harvested in violation of traditional or civil rights, not harvested in forests where high conservation values are threatened, not being converted for plantations, and not from forests where genetically modified trees are planted. Controlled wood can only be traded between companies that have been audited against the controlled wood standard and controlled wood claims cannot be made when selling a finished product.

James Latham has FSC Chain of Custody Certification and the Certificate number for all sites is TT-COC-001089.

PEFC The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification is an independent non-profit, non-governmental organisation founded in 1999, which promotes responsibly managed forests through independent third-party certification.

PEFC is a global umbrella organisation for the assessment and mutual recognition of national forest certification schemes developed in a multi-stakeholder process. These national schemes build upon the inter-governmental processes for the promotion of responsible forest management. PEFC has in its membership 35 independent national forest certification systems of which 30 to date have been through the rigorous assessment process. These 30 schemes account for more than 225 million hectares of certified forest. PEFC content is a minimum of 70% with the balance from non-controversial sources.

As with FSC, PEFC chain of custody claims can be made through physical separation, percentage based and volume credit methods. James Latham has PEFC Chain of Custody Certification and the number for all sites is BMT-PEFC-0007.

SFI The Responsible Forest Initiative is a scheme launched in 1996 to promote good forestry practises throughout the US and subsequently extended to Canada. The SFI scheme covers more than 50 million hectares of forest.

The US operates an effective and enforced regulatory framework to deliver responsible forest management. The US approach to forest regulation is adapted to a national forest environment with a large private industry sector, a very long history of private forest management and a strong civil society.

CSA The Canadian Standards Authority is the Canadian Scheme for certification and certifies more than 70 million hectares of forest.

Both the SFI and CSA schemes have been endorsed under the PEFC standards and, where Chain of Custody is in place, can be sold through the PEFC Chain of Custody system.

MTCS The Malaysian Timber Standard is a scheme designed to cover the states of Malaysia. It has been endorsed by PEFC and can be handled through PEFC Chain of Custody. Care should be taken to avoid confusing MTCS certified material which will carry the PEFC trademark, with MTCC certified which is not.

Third Party Legally Verified Third party legally verified schemes set out to meet the market requirement for independent evidence that timber and timber products have been legally harvested and traded. These schemes have been introduced in the tropics where there is a high risk of illegal logging. A number of forest certification bodies run legal verification schemes such as SGS, QUALIFOR and Veritas. The schemes ensure that timber has been logged in accordance with the forest policy, cutting licenses, and laws of the country concerned and that taxes have been paid. VLO schemes offer checks against a narrow definition of legality, while VLC includes a wider definition which includes stakeholder consultation. Details of the criteria of the various schemes are published on the auditors’ websites and they include Chain of Custody so that claims for legality can be demonstrated throughout the supply chain. Generally suppliers who adopt third party verification do this as a first step towards full certification of responsibility.

Why has RPP been Developed?

The RPP is a tool to assist members with the implementation of the Environmental Code of Practice in the TTF Code of Conduct which states that ‘Members are committed to sourcing their timber and timber products from legal and well-managed forests’ and to meet the requirements of the EU Timber Regulation.

What does the RPP help you do?

The RPP incorporates CITES and Responsible Forest Management criteria in a supplier questionnaire and then assesses suppliers in terms of their ability to deliver against these criteria. The result is a ‘snapshot’ of each supplier’s environmental performance in the form of an estimate of the risk that the supplier may be offering illegal and unresponsible timber. The RPP also offers advice to suppliers on how they can improve their environmental performance and risk rating. The process is then independently audited to ensure that the RPP has credibility with customers and other stakeholders.

How does a company use the RPP?

The RPP has 3 key elements:1. Developing Company Commitments RPP. The

TTF Member writes an Environment Policy with the emphasis on continual improvement.

2. Risk Assessing Suppliers. The TTF Member sends a questionnaire to all its suppliers. The completed questionnaire and any supporting evidence are assessed against a set of standards that help member companies make an informed judgement and grade their suppliers’ environmental performance as low, medium or high risk.

3. Compile Annual Management Report. The TTF Member compiles an Annual Management Report, summarising supplier assessments and setting improvement targets for the next 12 months which is audited by a TTF-appointed independent auditor.

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The EU Timber Regulation prohibits illegally harvested timber and timber products from being placed on the EU market. This obligation is on the first placer, called in the regulation ‘the operator’, who, where appropriate, must keep details of the species and the concession or region of harvest. They have to carry out a risk based due diligence process to prevent illegal timber getting into the supply chain.

Criteria to evaluate the risk of placing illegally harvested timber or timber products include level of compliance with national legislation, prevalence of illegal harvesting and complexity of the supply chain. The risk can be mitigated by the use of certification schemes such as FSC® and PEFC and third party schemes to verify legal origin or legal compliance.

Traders in timber or timber products are required to keep information for at least 5 years on from where they have purchased timber and to whom they have sold timber.

The National Measurements office, the competent authority, will carry out checks to verify that the regulation is complied with. Penalties include fines, seizure of the timber and immediate suspension of authorisation to trade.

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What is FSC® and what does it stand for?

FSC stands for the Forest Stewardship Council. The timber has been certified as coming from forests that meet the FSC principals and criteria and has been supplied through the FSC Chain of Custody standard.

What is PEFC and what does it stand for?

PEFC stands for the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification. PEFC is a global umbrella organisation for the assessment of a mutual recognition of national forest certification schemes. National schemes must meet the relevant criteria and timber must be processed through the PEFC Chain of Custody scheme.

Is FSC or PEFC timber always from a responsible source?

Yes and is accepted as such by the UK and other governments.

How can I be sure the wood I receive is FSC or PEFC certified?

A reputable supplier will be able to provide their FSC or PEFC Chain of Custody certificate. FSC or PEFC must be shown as such on delivery notes and invoices and the Chain of Custody number stated.

Why is certified wood more expensive?

Because a number of extra costs are involved in managing forests sustainably. This is particularly true in tropical countries where costs of meeting social and bio-diversity criteria can be high. The certification process also carries a cost.

What timber is classified as legal and responsible under the government’s timber procurement policy?

FSC and PEFC, SFI and CSA. The new MTCS standard will be classified as responsible but currently the MTCC scheme is accepted as legal. Any timber that can meet the CPET category B criteria would be classed as responsible.

What is a secondary species?

Tropical forests contain a large number of species and not all of them are commercially recognised. In order to best manage the forest and maximise the yield of timber on a responsible basis, it is necessary to fell a lesser-known species. Common sense suggests that there is a need to find a market for these secondary species. Some of the more well known secondary species are: Guariuba, Itauba, Jatoba, Marupa, Tiama, Tatajuba, Angelim Pedra, Movingui and Padauk.

So would these secondary species be FSC then?

Those that we introduce to the market would be.

What if I just ignore it all, will it go away?

No! The environment is currently a high profile issue, so that responsible purchasing is becoming more and more important. Many clients are now requesting that timber used on their projects is from responsible sources.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does it matter whether the wood I buy is legally sourced/certified?

Looking after the environment is a very important social and political issue. We need to preserve and care for the forests of the world and only by sensible and sustained forestry and recognising the importance of legally sourced wood will we be able to ensure that forests are there for our children. The importance of forests is recognised for their role in absorbing C02 and generating oxygen. The regeneration of the world’s forests is a crucial part of the climate control to date.

Why not just stop cutting down the tropical forests?

Timber from responsibly managed forests provides jobs and income and places a value on standing forests. Often the alternative is their destruction and replanting with crops, plantations or grazing for cattle. The forest certification schemes look at more than just responsible production, taking into account the needs of the local people and bio-diversity. Forests are a natural process of trees growing old

and their replacement by new growth.

Why should I buy certified or legally verified timber?

By buying FSC® or PEFC you are taking a responsible attitude to protecting the environment. The wood that you are buying is legal, responsible and internationally recognised as being from a bona fide source. The FSC and PEFC certification schemes are independently audited.

Can I sell FSC or PEFC wood on to my customers?

Not unless you have the relevant Chain of Custody certification. Only companies with FSC Chain of Custody are able to sell on FSC certified wood. This is done to maintain the Chain of Custody.

Are there any alternatives to FSC certification?

FSC and PEFC are the schemes which have international recognition but there are other schemes in place.

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Which is the best alternative to FSC® or PEFC?

The CPET process with category A and B criteria offer guidance on this.

I am doing a job for a government/public contract, do I need to supply legally sourced and responsible wood?

Yes and it will almost certainly have to be FSC or PEFC certified. As a supplier to this sector you will need to have your own third party audited Chain of Custody process.

Why isn’t all timber FSC or PEFC certified?

Because FSC and PEFC certified timber has to meet so many criteria to prove responsibility and legality as well as Chain of Custody, many small saw mills cannot possibly meet the requirements. This is particularly true in countries where the pattern of land ownership is one of many small growers. However, the amount of FSC and PEFC material coming onto the market increases year by year.

If I use some timber for a job and then in six months time I need an FSC or PEFC certificate, that will be alright won’t it?

No. FSC or PEFC timber must be specified at the time of order, shown on delivery notes and invoices, you cannot request retrospective certification if you did not ask for the right material in the first place.

Why don’t the countries producing the timber just start making it FSC?

Obtaining certification to FSC standards is a difficult process and can take many years to achieve. This is particularly the case where there are issues surrounding land ownership and where concession areas are small.

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Whitewood

Sapele

Black Walnut

Product availability certifi ed timber

Wood Size

NORTH AMERICAN: Oak, Ash, Cherry, Maple, Tulipwood and Black Walnut.

25mm and up

AFRICAN: Sapele, Utile, Iroko, Movingui and Padouk

25-100mm

SOUTH AMERICAN: Massaranduba deckingAccoya softwoodEucalyptus

21 x 145mm25 -75mm25 -75mm

FAR EASTERN: Balau deckingMeranti

28 x 145mm25-75mm

EUROPEAN HARDWOOD: Oak and Beech 25-100mm

EUROPEAN SOFTWOOD: Redwood and WhitewoodStellac Wood

Engineered Redwood

25-100mm25 x 100mm TGV25 x 100mm Shiplap and sawn48 and 63mm

ENGINEERED HARDWOOD:OakEucalyptusSapele

48 and 63mm48 and 63mm48 and 63mm

FLOORINGOakPine

18 – 20mm21mm

Oak

Certifi ed timber and panel products

As an active supporter of the campaign to improve forest management, with growing public awareness of the environment and environmental issues and many customers specifi cally requesting certifi ed products, we have made signifi cant moves towards stocking a wider range of products that originate from identifi able forest units where responsible forestry is practiced.

Our suppliers have their own third party accreditation and unique chain of custody number. Materials are controlled from the forest, through production and into our stock. James Latham purchases FSC® and PEFC materials from its suppliers using a clearly defi ned, documented system, stating product description and our own chain of custody number. Supplier paperwork is checked carefully and when goods are received, product is checked and stored separately or clearly marked. All FSC and PEFC panel products have their own product code to ensure accurate order selection for onward delivery to our customers.

Our customers can only use or sell on products as third party certifi ed material if they have their own third party accreditation and chain of custody.

Please contact our sales offi ce to check which products are FSC or PEFC certifi ed.

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Product availability certified panels and door blanks

Wood Size

MELAMINE MDF: Kronospan, 2620 x 2070 x 8/15/18/25mm and 2440 x 1220 x 18mm Egger, 2650 x 2070 x 18mmFinsa, 2440 and 3050 x 1220 x 12/15/18mmUnilin, 2440 x 1220 x 18mm

MELAMINE FACED CHIPBOARD: Kronospan, 2620/2800 x 2070 x 15/18/25mm Egger, 2800 x 2070 x 8/15/18/25mmFinsa, 2440/2750 x 2050 x 15/18mm and 2440 x 1220 x 12/15/18mm

MDF: Kronospan, Medite, Caberwood 2440 x 1220 up to 3050 x 1525, 3mm up to 45mmFinsa, 3660 x 1830 x 12/15/18/25mm

CHIPBOARD: Flooring grade, 2400 x 600 x 18/22/38 - Kronospan, Caberboard and EggerStandard grade, 2440/3050 x 1220 x 12/15/18/25Furniture grade, 2440 x 1220 up to 3660 x 1830 x 6 up to 38mm

OSB: OSB / 2 2440 x 1220 x 8mm up to 25mm - Smartply and Sterlingboard OSB / 3 2400 x 1200 & 2440 x 1220 x 9/11/15/18mm, 2400 x 600 T&G 15/18mm - Smartply and Sterlingboard

VENEERED MDF: 2440/3050 x 1220 x 4mm up to 31mm

BIRCH PLYWOOD - LatvianFinnish / Russian / Polish / Estonian

2440 x 1220 x 4/30mm, 1220 x 2440 up to 1525 x 3660, 4mm up to 24mm1525 x 1525, 4mm up to 24mm

HARDWOOD PLYWOODMalaysian / Indonesian / Chinese / Uruguayan / Paraguayan

2440 x 1220 x 3.6 up to 25mm and 3050 x 1220/1525

MARINE PLYWOOD:Malaysian

2440 x 1220 x 4/5.5/6/9/12/15/18/25mm

SOFTWOOD PLYWOOD:Brazilian / Chilean / Finnish / Uruguayan

2440 x 1220 x 9/12/15/18/24mm1220/1525 x 3050 x 12/15/18mm

DENDROLIGHT: Various sizes and thicknesses

DOORBLANKS: 2135 x 915 and 2440 x 1220 x 44/54mmMoralt, Flamebreak, Egger and Halspan. Other sizes and thicknesses also available

SOFTBOARD: 2440 x 1220 x 12mm

HARDBOARD: 2440 x 1220 x 3.2/4.8/6mm Standard, painted and oil tempered

HARDWOOD PANELS TEXWOOD: 3050 x 650 and 400 x 1220 x 26/42mmBeech and Oak

New stocklines are continually being added and the above profile is a guide only.

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OTHER AVAILABLE BROCHURES:

Birch Plywood Door Blanks Flexible Panels Environmental Certifi cation

Scheme & Timber Purchasing Decorative Veneered Panels Machined Panels WoodEx

North American & Canadian Softwood Clears

Moralt Melamine Cladding PAR-KY Flooring & Shinnoki Bausen Flooring

Newsletter Product Guide HI-MACS iDeck ATP for Transport ATP Plywood Guide ATP Flight Cases

Details given represent a fair description of the product and are given without liability. Availability and sizes are subject to confi rmation at the time of order.

MarketingTel: 0116 257 3415Email: marketing@lathams.co.uk

Websitewww.lathamtimber.co.uk

Panel & Timber Products

1 DudleyUnit 3, Yorks Park, Blowers Green Road Dudley, West Midlands DY2 8ULTel 01384 234444Fax 01384 233121Email: panels.dudley@lathams.co.ukEmail: timber.dudley@lathams.co.uk

2 FarehamUnit 6, Matrix Park Talbot RoadFareham, Hants PO15 5APTel 01329 854800Fax 01329 849585Email: panels.fareham@lathams.co.ukEmail: timber.fareham@lathams.co.uk

3 GatesheadNest Road, Felling Industrial EstateGateshead Tyne & Wear NE10 OLUTel 0191 469 4211Fax 0191 469 2615Email: panels.gateshead@lathams.co.uk

4 LeedsTopcliffe Close, Off Topcliffe LaneCapitol Park East, Tingley, LeedsWest Yorkshire WF3 1DRTel 0113 387 0830Fax 0113 387 0855Email: panels.leeds@lathams.co.ukEmail: timber.leeds@lathams.co.uk

5 James Latham ScotlandPharos, Brittain Way, EurocentralLanarkshire ML1 4XJTel 01698 838777Fax 01698 831452Email: scotland@lathams.co.uk

6 WigstonChartwell Drive off West AvenueWigston, Leicester LE18 2FNTel 0116 288 9161Fax 0116 281 3806Email: panels.wigston@lathams.co.ukEmail: timber.wigston@lathams.co.uk

7 YateBadminton Road Trading EstateYate, Bristol BS37 5JXTel 01454 315421Fax 01454 323488Email: panels.yate@lathams.co.ukEmail: timber.yate@lathams.co.uk

Panel Products

8 Hemel HempsteadUnit 2 Swallow Park, Finway RoadHemel Hempstead, Herts HP2 7QUTel 01442 849000Fax 01442 239287Email: panels.hemel@lathams.co.uk

9 ThurrockUnit 4, Dolphin Way, Purfl eetEssex RM19 1NZTel 01708 869800Fax 01708 860900Email: panels.thurrock@lathams.co.uk

Timber Products

10 Purfl eet *Units 22/24, Purfl eet Industrial ParkJuliette Way, Aveley, South OckendonEssex RM15 4YDTel 01708 864477Fax 01708 862727Email: timber.purfl eet@lathams.co.uk

Speciality Panels

Advanced Technical Panels

4 Northern DepotTopcliffe Close, Off Topcliffe LaneCapitol Park East, Tingley, LeedsWest Yorkshire WF3 1DRTel 0113 387 0850Fax 0113 387 0855Email: atp@lathams.co.ukwww.advancedtechnicalpanels.co.uk

8 Southern DepotUnit 2 Swallow Park, Finway RoadHemel Hempstead, Herts HP2 7QUTel 01442 849009Fax 01442 239287Email: atp@lathams.co.ukwww.advancedtechnicalpanels.co.uk

Flooring

9 ThurrockUnit 4, Dolphin Way, Purfl eetEssex RM19 1NZTel 01708 681700Fax 01708 252381Email: fl ooring@lathams.co.uk

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